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CITY COUNCIL 13 FEBRUARY 3, 2026 <br />prohibited. <br /> <br />Chief Rodriguez clarified that the drone operator will go through an internal review to <br />determine whether they qualify to be a drone operator and clarified the footage will be <br />handled and managed through the same platform as the body-worn cameras. He <br />confirmed the use of visual enhancement technology limitations is consistent with other <br />types of police searches and stated that artificial intelligence is not used for any <br />decision-making rather used for algorithms such as inside structures or in the air with <br />other drones. <br /> <br />City Attorney Carvalho confirmed that the drones are still bound by the same probable <br />cause limitations that police officers have. <br /> <br />Councilmember Vazquez inquired about potential drone use to intersect criminal <br />activity by other agencies and prosecute those committing the crimes and <br />expressed concern regarding the use of AXON technology. <br /> <br />City Attorney Carvalho noted body worn camera or drone footage of crime footage <br />could be used to prosecute those committing a crime. <br /> <br />Councilmember Lopez inquired about the determination behind sole source or <br />going through the RFP process and concern for centralized data sharing with third <br />party vendors. <br /> <br />Chief Rodriguez reported that the proposed agreement was reviewed and <br />presented in accordance with Municipal Code Section 2-807. <br /> <br />Councilmember Phan requested clarification regarding the Santa Ana Police <br />Departments role in an incident where projectiles were deployed and injured <br />protestors, inquired about the disclosure of drone footage with a subpoena, and <br />requested that future items go through the Police Oversight Commission before <br />being presented to the Council. <br /> <br />Chief Rodriguez clarified that SAPD was on scene solely to provide coverage to <br />OCFA, while they provided medical care. <br /> <br />City Attorney Carvalho reported that most general response drone footage is <br />subject to disclosure with the appropriate redactions, including via a subpoena <br />request. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />   <br />  <br />City Council 5 – 24 2/17/2026